Mandarin Discus are prized for their rich orange and red coloration with contrasting blue or turquoise highlights, giving them a vivid, eye-catching appearance.
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Mandarin Discus are prized for their rich orange and red coloration with contrasting blue or turquoise highlights, giving them a vivid, eye-catching appearance.
Bright orange-red body with blue or turquoise highlights along the fins and body edges.
10–15 years
Omnivorous; high-quality discus pellets, frozen/live foods, bloodworms, and brine shrimp.
Mandarin Discus are perfect for aquarists seeking colorful, social, and interactive Discus species.
Advanced
55 gallons for a group of 5
6.0–7.0
1–8 dGH
82–86°F (28–30°C)
6–8 inches
Other peaceful Discus, cardinal tetras, rummy nose tetras, Corydoras catfish.
Aggressive or fast-moving fish, fin-nipping species.
Symphysodon aequifasciatus (Mandarin variety)
Cichlidae
Amazon Basin
Peaceful and social; best kept in groups.
Feed multiple times daily with high-quality pellets, frozen foods, and occasional live foods.
Egg layer; monogamous pairs guard eggs and fry.
Pairs lay eggs on flat surfaces; fry feed initially on parental mucus, then baby brine shrimp.
pH: 6.0–7.0, Temperature: 82–86°F, Hardness: 1–8 dGH
Sensitive to water changes; prone to ich, parasites, and stress-related illnesses.
Peaceful, social; best kept in groups of 5 or more.
Peaceful, social, interactive, may show mild territoriality during breeding.
Mandarin Discus are vibrant, social fish that thrive in groups and require stable water parameters. Their bright coloration makes them ideal for display tanks and community setups with other peaceful species.